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Warrington Dermatology Service - Direct Award Process C

BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Warrington, is set to engage in a procurement process for insourcing dermatology services valued at £1,955,200, including VAT. The procurement, referenced as "Warrington Dermatology Service - Direct Award Process C," is classified under dermatology services in the health sector. Governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, this process differs from traditional public contract procedures, such as the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage currently is at the intention to award phase, with a standstill period that commenced immediately following the publication of the notice on 18 March 2026. Representations from potential providers are welcomed until 30 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in dermatology services that can deliver high-quality and innovative solutions while offering value and enhancing service sustainability through collaboration. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, making it appealing for businesses aiming to expand in the North West region of England, specifically Warrington. As Intersource Medical Services Ltd has been identified as the desired supplier, businesses capable of improving access, addressing health inequalities, and providing social value, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), could find competitive advantages in similar future opportunities with healthcare trusts and comparable organisations.

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Notice Title

Warrington Dermatology Service - Direct Award Process C

Notice Description

Provision of Insourcing Services for Dermatology - This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Insourcing Services for Dermatology - This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The value of the contract is PS1,955,200 inc VAT. The services are to be provided from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,629,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 7PG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERSOURCE MEDICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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